Inventory controller Jobs in Sarnia, ON

About Us:

Robertson Electric Wholesale is a highly regarded Electrical Distributor in Canada. Robertson has demonstrated steady and secure growth since many years, proving to be a dominant player in the industries we serve. With numerous branches across Canada and secure business plans for further growth and expansion, Robertson is seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic Company and be part of our continued success.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

What’s In It For You?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Scope of the Position

Branch Administrator supports daily branch operations by managing clerical duties, coordinating office workflows and ensuring compliance with company procedures. The role provides customer service support, assists Account Managers with order processing and handles specialized tasks such as quoting and expediting purchase orders. It also involves inventory monitoring and maintaining accurate back‑end documentation.

Major Responsibilities

• Providing clerical support to Management
• Operational Support: Managing office tasks, ensuring compliance and supporting the Branch Manager
• Handling incoming and outgoing calls in a professional manner
• Responsible for handling customer service requests
• Assist and support Account managers with customer orders and requests
• Specialized Tasks: Sourcing/Entering Quotes/Expediting PO’s
• Monitoring inventory/MINS’s in system
• Ensure effective communication via email and/or phone with internal departments and external
• Responsible for quoting customers and dealing with product related problems that customers may have such as defective products and the return of product.
• Responsible for Spec products for customers
• Supporting warehouse duties, with additional responsibilities assigned at the Branch Manager’s discretion.
• Assist with any special inquiries from other departments (e.g. Counter/Receiving)
• Accountable for the input and integrity of appropriate back-end paperwork.
• Maintain a safe working environment and follow all company protocols for safety and is required to report any unsafe working conditions to a manager

Skills and Qualifications

• Completion of high-school or equivalent
• Previous administrative or customer service experiences is preferred.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize effectively with a sense of urgency.
• Can engage appropriately and work as part of a team
• Capacity to work independently and seek out assistance as required.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• The successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory security background check
• Strong command of Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)
• Proficiency with office equipment, strong communication, organization and computer skills.

Benefits & Perks

We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:

• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

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Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

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